
CUTTING BASE MOLDING (FIG. 40)
Base moldings and many other moldings can
be cut on a compound miter saw. The setup of
the saw depends on molding characteristics and
application, as shown. Perform practice cuts on
scrap material to achieve best results:
1. Always make sure moldings rest firmly against
fence and table. Use hold-down, crown
molding vise or C-clamps, whenever possible,
and place tape on the area being clamped to
avoid marks.
2. Reduce splintering by taping the cut area prior
to making the cut. Mark the cut line directly on
the tape.
3. Splintering typically happens due to an
incorrect blade application and thinness of the
material.
Fig, 40
Miter saw table
miter at 45 u, bevel at 0°
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miter at 06, bevel at 45 u
NOTE: Always perform a dry run cut so you can
determine if the operation being attempted is
possible before power is applied to the saw.
CUTTING CROWN MOLDING (FIG. 41, 42)
CAUTION
Your compound miter saw is suited for the
difficult task of cutting crown molding. To fit
properly, crown molding must be compound-
mitered with extreme accuracy. The two surfaces
on a piece of crown molding that fit flat against
the ceiling and wall are at angles that, when
added together, equal exactly 90°.
Most crown molding has a top rear angle (the
section that fits flat against the ceiling) of 52 °
and a bottom rear angle (the section that fits flat
against the wall) of 38 ° .
In order to accurately cut crown molding for a
90 ° inside or outside corner, lay the molding with
its broad back surface flat on the saw table.
When setting the bevel and miter angles for
compound miters, remember that the settings are
interdependent; changing one changes the other,
as well.
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Bevel/Miter Settings
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Settings for standard crown molding lying flat
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Compound cut crown moldings
NOTE: The chart below references a
compound cut for crown molding ONLY
WHEN THE ANGLE BETWEEN THE WALLS
EQUALS 90 °.
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